Lesions of the trochlea tali. Osteochondral fractures and osteochondritis dissecans of the trochlea tali.

摘要: Osteochondral fracture of the trochlea tali, which can result in osteochondritis dissecans this trochlea, is often not recognized as such and therefore adequately treated. The nonrecognition mainly due to fact that either remain asymptomatic or produce symptoms inversion-distortion; a lesser degree it also lesion identified radiograph. In view these facts would seem necessary all cases distorsion make an X-ray examination ankle, ascertaining tali visualized. Unless abate within week, radiological should be repeated. same applies patients whose initial recovery followed by relapse symptoms. Surgical treatment choice for osteochondral fractures. symptomatology therapeutic results 46 fractures studied were agreement with data from literature. Therapeutic improved earlier diagnosis more adequate condition.